The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Purchasing Managers: Denton vs Brockton

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Denton, TX

$137,180/yr

Take-home$8,345/mo
Disposable$5,805/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
Best Value

Brockton, MA

$170,900/yr

Take-home$10,396/mo
Disposable$7,753/mo
Lifestyle10/10 ยท Comfortable
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Our recommendation: Brockton, MA

Brockton offers $1,948 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Denton

Brockton

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$137,180

$170,900

$33,720

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$8,345

$10,396

$2,051

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

95

102

-7 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,540

$2,643

$103

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,450

$1,520

$70

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$5,805

$7,753

$1,948

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

3.29ร—

3.93ร—

-0.64ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

10/10 (Comfortable)

10/10 (Comfortable)

+0

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.